Showcasing what happened in the Skowhegan-area on this date for the week of March 17-24.
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Local, state and national news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Police investigating incident in Palmyra
Maine State Police detectives were investigating Wednesday morning at 531 Madawaska Road.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
State lawmakers again consider authorizing northern Maine transmission line
The legislation drew opposition from local residents who said lawmakers should not approve the project without knowing the route, costs and builder.
Posted inCommunity
The Way It Was in Hallowell: Week of March 17-24
Showcasing what happened in the Hallowell-area on this date for the week of March 17-24.
Posted inCommunity
High Peaks Alliance holds community engagement session
Representatives from towns including Carrabassett Valley, Eustis, Strong, Stratton, Weld and Industry — as well as Franklin County, Maine Huts & Trails, Sugarloaf and various community organizations — participated in discussions.
Posted inMaine
Budget, ordinance changes face New Sharon voters Saturday
The budget is almost $1.75 million, an $453,948 increase over this fiscal year.
Posted inBusiness
Naples’ Q-Team Tree Service names new president
NAPLES — Q-Team Tree Service has promoted Aaron Gosselin from general manager to president. Robert Fogg, Q-Team’s founder, will remain actively involved as chief executive officer, chief financial officer and chairman of the board, providing strategic guidance and support. “This is an exciting time for Q-Team,” Fogg said in a news release. “Aaron has been […]
Posted inBusiness
Central Maine Power donates 600 children’s books statewide
AUGUSTA — Through its President’s Pick Book Donation Program, Central Maine Power is donating more than 600 copies of “How to Tap a Maple!” by Maine author Stephanie Mulligan and Maine illustrator Connie Rand to over 500 Maine public elementary schools and public libraries in CMP’s service territory this week. Maine Maple Sunday weekend will […]
Posted inMaine, Politics
Senate Republicans call for MaineCare reforms after blocking budget deal
Senate President Mattie Daughtry, a Democrat, accused Republicans of ‘moving the goalpost’ with their call for reforms and said lawmakers are out of time to get a budget passed.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Skowhegan town meeting to stay in June this year
The select board set the usual mid-June date for town meeting but will consider a proposal to move it to May, or earlier, in the coming years.